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Unstoppable Hornet Band Soars to Fifth Straight Win
By Jennifer Wimmer Hancock County High School Marching Band hit it out of the park again Saturday, earning its fifth win of the season and bringing home Best Class 2A Band in the Region along with Distinguished ratings across the board in all categories. Their extraordinary performance was followed by a celebratory escort back home…
Read MoreClarion Invites Local Veterans for Veterans Day Edition
The Hancock Clarion is looking for local veterans who would like to be featured in a special Veterans Day edition next month. Those interested are asked to email [email protected] to schedule a phone interview. Each feature will honor the service and dedication of some of our community’s heroes, who we at The Clarion would love to recognize and honor.
Read MoreInspired by Family Legacy, Wes Pate Runs for Kentucky’s 14th District
By Jennifer Wimmer Wes Pate, born and raised in Hancock County with deep family roots reaching back to one of the area’s historic figures, has announced his candidacy for the Kentucky State Representative seat serving District 14. With eight years of service on the Lewisport City Council and 16 years of healthcare experience at Owensboro…
Read MoreHawesville Council Advances Downtown Park Project and Welcomes Lewisport Leaders
By Jennifer Wimmer The Hawesville City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14, advancing plans for the new downtown park by reviewing designs from Miracle of Ky. & Tn. The city is preparing to apply for additional grants to cover the cost of a state-of-the-art playground included in a turnkey quote of $312,384. This price covers playground…
Read MoreFirst Reading of Tax Ordinance Completed by Lewisport Council
By Jennifer Wimmer The Lewisport City Council met Thursday evening, September 18th, where a public hearing on a proposed 4 percent increase in the city’s property tax rate was held prior to the regular meeting. The hearing was announced and published in advance in The Hancock Clarion. City Attorney Charles Kamuf Jr. completed the first reading…
Read MoreTeen Challenge Southeast Shares Information on Faith-Based Recovery Program with Hancock Fiscal Court
By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock County Fiscal Court convened for their monthly night meeting on Monday, September 22nd and heard a presentation from Teen Challenge Southeast Region, a Christian-based addiction recovery program with campuses in Dixon, Kentucky. Admissions Coordinator Noal Adamson served as liaison and spoke to the court about the group’s approach to addressing…
Read MoreHancock County Welcomes 83rd Kentucky Mesonet Station with Ribbon Cutting at North Hancock Elementary
By Jennifer Wimmer On Thursday, September 25th, at 10:00 a.m., a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at North Hancock Elementary School to establish the 83rd Kentucky Mesonet Station in Hancock County. This event marks an important milestone in expanding the state’s comprehensive weather observation network, which aims to eventually cover all 120 counties in the…
Read MoreFree Holt Home Community Day Event – September 27th
The 17th Annual Holt Home Community Day is Saturday, September 27th, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. You are invited by the Friends of the Holt Home and Breckinridge County Fiscal Court to view what TJAG Joseph Holt’s own community has done to save and restore the Show Place of Breckinridge County! Tour a majestic home, like…
Read MoreJoin Independence Bank Employees for Football and Fun This Friday Night
By Jennifer Wimmer As part of its second annual Day of Good, Independence Bank will send at least 15 volunteers to the Hancock County High School varsity football game Friday, September 19th! The game will be played at Tell City High School against the Marksmen, and begins at 7:00 p.m. Bank employees from Hawesville and…
Read MoreHometown Heroes Banners
Hometown Heroes banners are currently offered at Lewisport City Hall, and for display during the month of November at the park in downtown Lewisport. Contact City Hall to purchase one for yourself or a loved one. *ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN BY SEPTEMBER 19th. Each banner is $83. Photo of choice on both sides, with…
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